Red (+)
Red (+)
Power supply
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Connect the red wire (+) of the LED system to the
red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect the black
wire (-) of the LED system to the black or blue
wire (-) of the power supply.
NOTE: All electrical connections should be suitably protected from mechanical damage and the environment. Seal all
connections in locations that may be exposed to water with electrical grade RTV silicone.
NOTE: All power supplies except GEPS12-180U must be installed in an enclosure or be provided with a GEPSJB60
power supply extended enclosure.
Interconnect multiple runs of Tetra Flexible Tape together using twist-on wire connectors or in-line (IDC) connectors. Join
black wires (-) together and red wires (+) together.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
• Check AC input connection and/or check circuit breaker.
All letters are OFF
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra
• Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the
white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
• Ensure the overall length of the Tetra
Some LEDs
• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.
appear dim
• Verify that each connector between the affected LEDs and power supply is fully engaged by applying pressure on the
OR
not illuminated
cover verifying that the tabs have clicked into place and their is good electrical contact.
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra
Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the red wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the black
wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
• Re-route supply wire and secure to the back of the can with silicone. Adjust wire connector orientation so that it
Shadows
does not cover any LEDs.
• Adjust LED layout to ensure uniformity of illumination on the face of the letter.
Black or blue (-)
Black (-)
To Flexible Tape
or Lead Connector Wires
LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits.
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LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
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LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits.
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Black to black
or brown (-)
AC line
Green to green
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Wire AC line to power supplies in accordance with
the applicable local, state, and country electrical
codes. Connect black to black or brown, white to
white or blue, and green to green using 18 AWG
(0.82mm
) wire connectors.
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White to white
or blue (+)